Anaphylaxis for Internists
This article reviews the definition, classification, evaluation, differential diagnosis, prognosis, complications, and management of anaphylaxis. Tailored for internists, the article focuses on anaphylactic medication allergies. It provides a guide to optimally evaluate and manage patients with antibiotic allergy using a simple, rapid risk stratification technique, graded antibiotic challenge (test dose), and/or allergist-guided drug desensitization. It also reviews other causes of anaphylaxis that internists are likely to encounter, and an approach to their management.
Source: Medical Clinics of North America - Category: Primary Care Authors: Derek K. Chu, David J. McCullagh, Susan Waserman Source Type: research
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